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Public holidays in Kenya

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There are approximately twelve nationally recognized Public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Kenya, a country in East Africa.

Date Name
1 January New Year's Day
Varies Good Friday
Varies Easter Monday
1 May Labour Day
1 June Madaraka Day[1]
Depends on the sighting of the moon Eid al-Fitr
Depends on the sighting of the moon Eid al-Adha
10 October Mazingira Day, formerly Utamaduni Day (moved to Dec 26), formerly Huduma Day, formerly Moi Day[2]
20 October Mashujaa Day (Formerly Kenyatta Day). This day is usually celebrated to remember the heroes who fought for Kenya's independence.
12 December Jamhuri Day, marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a Republic on 12 December 1964.[3]
25 December Christmas Day
26 December Boxing Day

References

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  1. ^ "Madaraka Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "History of Moi Day". The Star. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jamhuri Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
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